Project Officer at INTERSOS Nigeria

INTERSOS is an independent humanitarian organization that assists the victims of natural disasters, armed conflicts and exclusion. Its activities are based on the principles of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equality of rights and opportunities, respect for diversity and coexistence, paying special attention to the most vulnerable people.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Officer

Location: Maiduguri, Borno

Job Purpose

• The Project Officer (PO) shall contribute to all aspects of Project Cycle Management (PCM) of the Multisectoral project in Borno State.
• This includes a contribution to operational planning and supervision of project delivery, project staff, quality management, accountability and compliance with humanitarian and donor requirements.
• The PO will liaise closely with MEAL and accountability department, logistics, HR, and finance horizontally and vertically through the DPM.

Job Responsibilities

• Supports in the operational planning, implementation and monitoring of BHA projects in close collaboration with the project Medical Activities Managers (MAM), WASH supervisors, Senior Protection Officers (SPOs), logistics officer, assigned MEAL staff, and the Accountability Officer.
• Supports the DPM in planning and tracking budget expenditures and accountability, ensuring that cash held by staff are closed in a timely manager.
• Monitors and consolidates sector leave plans and shares with DPM for approval and onward submission to HR and ensures strict adherence to leave schedule.
• Enhances teamwork and capacity building in order to ensure the delivery of quality aid to beneficiaries and their communities.
• Coordinate PR development, revision, review, approval, and archival processes across the sectors
• Follow up on staff contract status and raise CNs in close coordination with the DPM Multisector, HR, and other relevant authorities.
• Review monthly PNs-analyse budget variances and suggests/flag areas of concern to the PM-Multisector
• Compile the procurement plan/forecast and share it with the DPM-Multisector for review and approval in close coordination with the logistics and finance departments.
• Convenes monthly and quarterly project reviews with the support of the DPM.
• Coordinates monthly PAT update with the MEAL department and ensure timely update.
• Initiate and actively follow up on the documentation of success stories and case studies with the communication specialist and the respective sector leads.
• Follow up with sectors on updating the monthly work plans on the google drive folder.
• Leads the compilation of monthly regional/in-country report.
• Coordinate inception processes for new grants with support of the DPM
• Coordinates semi-annual, annual and Final reporting activities.
• Perform other Duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Minimum of B.Sc / HND in Project Management, Public Administration, Economics or related field.
• 3 - 5 years project management experience in multinational working environment.
• Work within the framework of INTERSOS Nigeria’s core values.
• Act as an ambassador for INTERSOS Nigeria, through professionalism and conduct.
• Adhere to all INTERSOS policies and procedures both technical and administrational.
• Undertake and apply learning from appropriate training and development programmes.
• Maintain and care for all equipment issued by INTERSOS Nigeria and for any losses or damages due to negligence you will be liable for repair or replacement.

Application Closing Date
4th August, 2023 at 1:00 PM.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Interested candidates should complete the form above and attach their CV with Cover Letter following this format "Surname_ Position you applied for".
• Only applicants whose competencies meet the requirements of the position will be contacted.
• INTERSOS is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups, and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply”.
• INTERSOS does not ask for any form of payment at any stage of recruitment. Applications are processed according to the order of arrival. INTERSOS reserves the right to close the offer before the term initially expressed in the advert if an applicant is accepted.